- Nolan Reimold is returning to the lineup today after being hit in the jaw by a pitch from the Rays' Alex Cobb on Friday. He went to the dentist Monday to repair a chipped tooth.

- Second baseman Brian Roberts, still sidelined from multiple concussions, took pre-game batting practice with the A group of hitters and took ground balls as well. He’s been doing the same thing on the back fields, but it’s a sign of progression for him to be out here during pre-game drills.